Rocky Mount General Surgery Fosters a Dog!

General Surgery in Rocky Mount had a patient scheduled for an appointment and seemed to be running late.  Staff called to ask if he was still coming, and he stated he was there, but needed help getting out of his car.  Anita Arrington with the help of Diane Eames with Guest Services went to his car to escort him.  Staff noticed he had a dog in the car with him as well.  The patient had to be admitted immediately, and once the patient was taken to the ED, staff was worried about the dog.  Gail Arrington, NP and Stephanie Gibson went to the ED to check on the patient.  Patient was very concerned about his dog as well, and both Gail and Stephanie told him one of them would take the dog home and care for it while he was admitted if he was comfortable with that.  Patient was so relieved and grateful the dog would be okay.  For four days, Gail kept the dog at her home until he was discharged.  She also offered to help him in any way she could even after discharge.  All staff at the Rocky Mount General Surgery office showed true compassion and concern, and I couldn't be prouder of all of them.